How Much Is 1.98 Tablespoons of Onion Powder in Ounces?
1.98 tablespoons of onion powder equals 0.49 oz. Onion powder has a density of 112g per cup (7g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1.98 tablespoons of honey would be 1.48 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.98 tablespoons of onion powder
- 1 tablespoon of onion powder = 7g
- 1.98 × 7 = 13.86g
- Convert grams to ounces: 13.86 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.49 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Onion powder weighs 112g per cup. For small amounts, the difference between a level and heaped measuring spoon can change the flavor noticeably.
Onion Powder at Different Amounts
How onion powder scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.98 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.98 tablespoons of onion powder (13.86g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Onion Powder
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.25 oz | 0.25 oz | 0.33 oz |
| 1.98 tablespoons | 0.49 oz | 0.50 oz | 0.66 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.49 oz | 0.50 oz | 0.67 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.74 oz | 0.75 oz | 1.00 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 0.99 oz | 1.00 oz | 1.34 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.23 oz | 1.25 oz | 1.67 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.48 oz | 1.50 oz | 2.00 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 1.98 oz | 2.00 oz | 2.67 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 2.47 oz | 2.50 oz | 3.34 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 2.96 oz | 3.01 oz | 4.01 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 3.95 oz | 4.01 oz | 5.34 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
What is an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.